I have a B.A. in Geology/Geophysics; M.S. in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geography; M.A. in Teaching; and a Professional Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Science, Earth Science, and Mathematics. I am in my tenth year teaching the STEM subjects at both the middle and high school level, after a 17-year successful first career in mapping technology, having served as an Application Specialist, Program Manager, and Product Unit Manager. Highlights of my time spent in the classroom include, effect.